UAA is the premier university in the heart of Alaska's largest city with campuses throughout Southcentral Alaska. Where culture, innovation and adventure converge, the unique locations provide unparalleled access to industry connections, Arctic research, outdoor recreation and more, facilitating once-in-a-lifetime experiences, groundbreaking education and impactful careers.
UAA offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs that consistently prepare students for success after graduation. State-of-the-art classroom instruction and hands-on learning collide in UAA's innovative academic programs, which feature unique courses that train students to lead Alaska into the future.
Learn more about admissions processes, taking classes, tour UAA in-person or virtually, and find out more about financial aid. The Office of Financial Aid is available to offer support and advice so you can make informed decisions regarding college funding options. The Enrollment Services Center offers virtual and walk-in appointments to help students apply; get help with financial aid, scholarships, and more.
From 13 competitive NCAA teams to recreation and intramural and club sports, students have the opportunity to excel in athletics at every level. The Alaska Airlines Center and Seawolf Sports Complex offer recreation as well as hosting community events and concerts. Students can take advantage of cheering for SeawolfNation with free tickets to many games.
UAA is a hub for cutting-edge theoretical and applied research in health, engineering, and the physical and social sciences. In nearly every discipline, undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to join research teams and collaborate with experienced faculty mentors.
Explore the wide variety of services and resources available at UAA to help promote your academic and personal success and well-being. From academic advising to student clubs and residence life, we're here to help you have an amazing university experience.
UAA is located in the ancestral homelands of the Dena'ina, Ahtna, Alutiiq/Sugpiak, and Eyak/dAXunhyuu Peoples. Alaska Native academic programs at UAA provide an in-depth perspective on contemporary languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
June 07, 2023
Have you ever been inspired by Denali? PWSC graduate Rafael Alfaro and current student Evan Clupper will lead a capstone trip to Denali National Park with Dr. Benjamin Rush, assistant professor of outdoor leadership.
100 Miles in May is a great month-long program/fundraiser run by Healthy Futures to raise awareness and build the habit of daily physical activity among our youth by being active ourselves. All Team UAA Employees participants logged their miles throughout the month and kept us in 4th place among 288 teams overall.
June 02, 2023
Mental health appointments at the Student Health and Counseling Center are available for eligible students Monday through Thursday this summer; May 15 – August 10. Friday appointments will resume on August 18, 2023.
May 26, 2023
Seawolf Dining offers all WOLFcard holders 20% off meals at Creekside, the UAA ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-EAT dining hall at Gorsuch Commons.
May 17, 2023
The UAA Campus- Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT) recently conducted a basic training course with great success. As a result of this training, three UAA staff members have learned the skills and knowledge they need to be effective members of the campus CERT team.
May 15, 2023
Every year, schools in Alaska identify the top ten percent of their junior class for the UA Scholar Award, a designation which includes a $12,000 scholarship for use at any location within the University of Alaska system.
Seawolf Dining is excited to announce that Kaladi Brothers in the Social Sciences Building (SSB) will be opening up for the summer on Monday, May 15. Summer hours are as follows, Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
May 10, 2023
This semester Seawolf Dining was excited to announce that our Swipe Away Hunger program is back. Students with meal plans had the opportunity to donate their unused meal swipes. We received over 250 meal donations from students!
Our student run information desk is your one-stop shop and will be open throughout the summer from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Here, UAA students and staff will have access to what they need most, which of course includes: healthy and not-so-healthy snacks/drinks, tickets to UAA events, and outdoor gear rentals.
May 08, 2023
Starting Monday, May 15, 2023 the IT Services office in the Social Sciences Building, Room 120, will be open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. These hours are for the physical office location and does not impact the hours for the IT Technical Support Center.